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McIlroy rivalry takes backseat to Spieth's title quest

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Jordan Spieth of the United States speaks with the media during a practice round prior to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 12, 2015

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - Rory McIlroy's return was the last thing on Jordan Spieth's mind as the PGA Championship teed off on Thursday with the young US star set to go head to head with the world number one.

It's a date that has been delayed by the left ankle injury that kept Northern Ireland's McIlroy from defending his British Open title at St.